Declarative sentences make straightforward statements. They tell us something directly, without asking questions or giving commands.
Subject and Predicate
Every declarative sentence has two main parts:
- Subject: Who or what the sentence is about.
- Predicate: Tells something about the subject (usually contains a verb).
Most declarative sentences follow this pattern:
Subject + Verb + (Object/Complement)
For example:
- Subject: The cat
- Verb: is sleeping
- Predicate: is sleeping (tells what the cat is doing)
What is the usual word order in a declarative sentence?
Subject + Verb + (Object/Complement)
Most declarative sentences follow the pattern Subject + Verb + (Object/Complement), making a clear and straightforward statement.
Types of Information
Declarative sentences can express different kinds of information:
- Facts (True statements about the world)
- The sun rises in the east.
- Water boils at 100°C.
- Opinions (Personal beliefs or feelings)
- I think this movie is great.
- Coffee is better than tea.
- Descriptions (Details about something)
- The building is very tall.
- She has blue eyes.
- Statements of Habit or Routine
- He wakes up at 6 a.m.
- They always eat dinner together.
Examples
Here are some examples of declarative sentences in different contexts:
- The book is on the table.
- We are going to the beach tomorrow.
- She doesn’t like spicy food.
- Dogs are very loyal animals.
- I finished my homework early today.
Summary
- Declarative sentences state information, facts, or opinions.
- They end with a period (.).
- They follow the pattern: Subject + Verb + (Object/Complement).
- They can be about facts, opinions, descriptions, or routines.
- Declarative sentences are the most common type of sentence in English.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025